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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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Spotify app floods music streams list

DeviceSpotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package)Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0 My Question or IssueI noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams in the the Volume Levels list. Basically, every time a new ad starts, it...

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Device Spotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package) Operating System Ubuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0   My Question or Issue I noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams...

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Solved!! Need help installing

i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error.Reading package lists... DoneBuilding dependency treeReading state information... DoneSome packages could not be installed. This may mean that you havereque...

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i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error. Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Some pa...

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Music stops playing after 10 seconds (or plays, but there is no sound)

SOLUTION (TL/DR):if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone.if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic ip restart your routeruse a vpn or stop using it if your ...

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SOLUTION (TL/DR): if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone. if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic i...

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Solved!! Latest update is broken

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDevicex86Operating SystemFedora Gnome Flatpak The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/downgrade-flatpak-packages/

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device x86 Operating System Fedora Gnome Flatpak   The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/dow...

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The Linux client depends on a dummy package

DevicePCOperating SystemDebian GNU/Linux My Question or IssueThe Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the Debian testing repository. It can be safely removed from dependencies...

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Device PC Operating System Debian GNU/Linux   My Question or Issue The Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the D...

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Solved!! Reorder by drag and drop not working anymore

PlanPremiumCountryGermanySpotify VersionSpotify version 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (installed by snap)DeviceTuxedo Infinitybook (PC Laptop)Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04.3 LTS Linux 6.2.0 My Question or Issue I am not able to change a song's position inside ...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Spotify Version Spotify version 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (installed by snap) Device Tuxedo Infinitybook (PC Laptop) Operating System Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS Linux 6.2.0 ...

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snap install spotify

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Sound always stuttering/glitching

PlanPremiumCountryUkraineDeviceThinkPad E595Operating SystemArchLinux (Gnome Wayland) My Question or Issue When i click "play" button it sounds like spotify enters infinite loop of play/pause until i click "stop", ui is ok, only sound is broken, it's...

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Plan Premium Country Ukraine Device ThinkPad E595 Operating System ArchLinux (Gnome Wayland)   My Question or Issue   When i click "play" button it sounds like spotify enters inf...

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Unable to play new podcasts

When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.

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When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.  

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Spotify blurry when running with 150% fractional scaling

PlanPremium CountryUnited States DeviceDesktop [AMD Ryzen R9 7950X128GB DDR5AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX] Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 My Question or IssueWhen you enable fractional scaling out of the box in Ubuntu 23.10, the application is blurry and hard...

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spotify --uri loads a uri but doesn't make it easy to play

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceLinux desktopOperating SystemLinux My Question or Issuespotify --uri allows you to send a uri to spotify. However, there is no --play option, and loading the URI puts the app in a state where the playlist is loaded but all ...

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Plan Premium Country US   Device Linux desktop Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue spotify --uri allows you to send a uri to spotify.  However, there is no --play ...

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GNOME default application

Operating SystemDebian 12 + GNOME 42 My Question or IssueIn the Settings app, it's possible to select default applications for various categories (Calendar, Mail, Audio, Video, Pictures, etc). Even apps installed with Flatpak are available there. How...

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Operating System Debian 12 + GNOME 42   My Question or Issue In the Settings app, it's possible to select default applications for various categories (Calendar, Mail, Audio, Video, Pictures,...

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Can not login on flatpak wayland

Edit: Nevermind, had to activate the wayland permissions on the flatpak spotify app (did it via flatseal) Original:PlanPremiumOperating SystemArch Linux 6.2.13sway version 1.8.1Flatpak 1.15.4 My Question or IssueIs Wayland not supported or do I have ...

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Edit: Nevermind, had to activate the wayland permissions on the flatpak spotify app (did it via flatseal)   Original: Plan Premium Operating System Arch Linux 6.2.13 sway version 1.8.1 F...

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Desktop Spotify for Debian Windows Issues

PlanPremiumCountryUSOperating SystemDebian 12 (Bookworm) My Question or IssueI have downloaded the latest Spotify client on Debian, and it is running using the X11 display manager. I have recently upgraded my system from Debian 11 (Bullseye) to Debia...

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Plan Premium Country US Operating System Debian 12 (Bookworm)   My Question or Issue I have downloaded the latest Spotify client on Debian, and it is running using the X11 display manage...

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NO EQ AND CANT JOIN JAM SESSIONS ON SPOTIFY WEB

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(chromebook acer)Operating System Version 114.0.5735.239 (Official Build) (64-bit)(astronaut, v...

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Friends Activity hide

PlanPremiumCountryFRDevicePCOperating SystemLinux Mint 20Spotify-client: 1:1.2.18.999.g9b38fc27 My Question or IssueSince a year, I cannot see my friends activity. (see file attached).It happens one day, the previous day I'll seen them all. To solve ...

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Plan Premium Country FR Device PC Operating System Linux Mint 20 Spotify-client: 1:1.2.18.999.g9b38fc27   My Question or Issue Since a year, I cannot see my friends activity. (see f...

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Spotify Playlist Enhance feature missing on Linux Desktop

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemLinux Mint 21.2 x86_64Kernel: 6.2.0-34-genericSpotify Version:Spotify version 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotify Ltd My Question or IssueOn Android Mobile or Windows 10 Application t...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Linux Mint 21.2 x86_64 Kernel: 6.2.0-34-generic Spotify Version: Spotify version 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotif...

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Superuser Contribution Low volume increment when controlling one device from another

PlanFree Device & Operating SystemThe issue concerns 2 devices* Alcatel Tab 1T 7 running Android 8.1.0 - Spotify version 8.8.68.565* Firefox (web player) running on Linux My Question or IssueI use 2 devices, an Android tablet and a PC running Firefox...

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Plan Free   Device & Operating System The issue concerns 2 devices * Alcatel Tab 1T 7 running Android 8.1.0 - Spotify version 8.8.68.565 * Firefox (web player) running on Linux &nbs...

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Solved!! Can't log in on linux client

I can't log in through linux client. I works normally through the Android app and the web player. But, on the linux client I get the message "A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allow Spotify. Additionally you could try...

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I can't log in through linux client. I works normally through the Android app and the web player. But, on the linux client I get the message "A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your fi...

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